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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$101.17 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 10/9/2026 04:42 PM Eastern

Restaurant Brands International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for QSR.

Consensus Price Target

C$84.00
-16.97% Downside
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Restaurant Brands International, the average price target is C$84.00. The highest price target for QSR is C$84.00, while the lowest price target for QSR is C$84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -16.97% from the current price of C$101.17.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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QSR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/12/25 to 10/12/26
1 Month Ago
9/12/25 to 9/12/26
3 Months Ago
7/14/25 to 7/14/26
1 Year Ago
10/12/24 to 10/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$84.00C$84.00C$84.00N/A
Forecasted Upside-16.97% Downside-21.31% Downside-19.95% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyBuyBuyHold

QSR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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QSR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Restaurant Brands International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRestaurant Brands InternationalConsumer Discretionary Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.19
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/25/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/1/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ OverweightC$84.00-14.63%
9/12/2025 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/18/2025UpgradeHold
2/14/2025DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/24/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy

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Should I Buy Restaurant Brands International Stock? QSR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Restaurant Brands International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Restaurant Brands International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc.:

  • Restaurant Brands International Inc. offers a defensive investment profile with a beta of 0.34, which indicates that the stock is significantly less volatile than the broader market, making it a stable option for investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk during periods of economic uncertainty.
  • The company provides a consistent income stream through its dividend policy, with a current yield of 3.65% and a recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.65 per share, which is attractive for income-focused investors looking for regular cash flow from their holdings.
  • Restaurant Brands International Inc. maintains a strong global market position with nearly $49 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries, providing a diversified revenue base that mitigates regional economic risks.
  • The stock is currently trading at $99.92, which is below its 52-week high of $113.10, potentially offering a more favorable entry point for investors who believe the company's long-term franchise model will continue to drive value.
  • Recent analyst actions, such as Seaport Research Partners upgrading the stock to a "strong-buy" rating, suggest that some institutional investors see significant upside potential in the company's current valuation and operational performance.

Restaurant Brands International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 406.52, which indicates a significant level of leverage that could strain financial resources if interest rates remain elevated or if revenue growth slows down.
  • Recent technical indicators show the stock crossed below its 50-day moving average of C$105.86, signaling a potential short-term downtrend that may continue as momentum shifts away from the recent highs.
  • Insider selling activity, such as Director Vicente Tome selling 2,258 shares at an average price of C$112.93, may signal that company insiders are taking profits or are less confident in the stock's near-term appreciation.
  • Some analysts have recently downgraded the stock, with Argus cutting its rating from "strong-buy" to "hold" and Citi assigning a "Hold" rating, reflecting concerns about the company's growth outlook and valuation relative to its peers.
  • The company's payout ratio of 68.46% is relatively high, which limits the amount of cash available for reinvestment in the business or debt reduction, potentially constraining future growth opportunities.

QSR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Restaurant Brands International is C$84.00, with a high forecast of C$84.00 and a low forecast of C$84.00.

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" QSR shares.

According to analysts, Restaurant Brands International's stock has a predicted downside of -16.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Restaurant Brands International's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Restaurant Brands International has been rated by research analysts at Argus in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Restaurant Brands International more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Restaurant Brands International is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how QSR compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Restaurant Brands International analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/25/2026.
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